Seahawks’ Salute to Service a reminder of family, sacrifice for Jaron Brown

The Seahawks receiver says he learned to attack defenses with precision from his father, who served 20 years in the U.S. Navy.

“There was a lot more discipline in our household, that’s for sure,” he said. “We were pretty good kids for the most part, so we didn’t give our parents too much trouble. But, that discipline, some of that I carry today.”

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The Seahawks will include more than 150 active service members and military veterans in the pregame and halftime ceremonies tonight when they host the Packers at CenturyLink Field.

“Just continue to be strong for your family while your mom or dad’s away,” he said. “At the same time, just understand that you may have to get up and move other places. It’s just part of their job. And just try to be supportive.”

It’s a mindset that served him on the football field.

Brown won state titles as a high school junior and senior in Cheraw, South Carolina.

Still, the Arizona Cardinals saw something in Brown that he says he draws from his dad’s experience in the military.

“Football wise, try to be a disciplined route runner, get my correct depth and everything,” he said. “When I’m running routes. In life, I’ve kind of taken some of those same values I was raised on and raise my daughter as well.”

That’s what means the most to Brown: His family.

His wife and daughter. His mother and brother. His father who served for so many years.

That’s why Brown says events such as the Seahawks’ Salute to Service are important.

“I think it’s great that the NFL is bringing awareness and everything,” he said. “I think it’s important that people acknowledge and appreciate the sacrifice that they did for this country.”